Harbor Freight Tools 98982 User Manual
ELECTRIC PLATFORM SCALE
Model
98982
330 LB. WEIGHT CAPACITY
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of
Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
Scale not legal for trade or postage.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial
number in the back of the manual near the
assembly diagram (or month and year of
purchase if product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and
dry place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warn-
ings and instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
1. Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. a.
Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
Do not operate the Scale in explo-b.
sive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids,
gases or dust. Line operated and
battery operated equipment create sparks which may ignite dust or
fumes.
Keep children and bystanders c.
away while operating the Scale.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical safety2.
The Power Plug (17) must match a.
the outlet. Never modify the Plug
in any way. Do not use any additional adapter plugs with the Scale.
Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with grounded b.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
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ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
Do not expose the Scale to rain or c.
wet conditions. Water entering the
Scale will increase the risk of electric
shock.
Do not abuse the Power Cord d.
(17). Never use the Cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
Cord. Keep the Cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled Cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating the Scale out-e.
doors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.
If operating the Scale in a damp f.
location is unavoidable, use a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
Personal safety3.
Stay alert, watch what you are do-a.
ing and use common sense when
operating the Scale. Do not use
the Scale while you are tired or un-
der the inuence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the Scale may
result in serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always b.
wear eye protection. Safety equip-
ment such as ANSI-approved safety
impact goggles will reduce personal
injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. c.
Ensure the Power Switch (15) is
in the off-position before connect-
ing to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying battery operated
equipment with your nger on the
Power Switch or energizing equipment that have the Power Switch on
invites accidents.
Do not overreach. Keep proper d.
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
Scale in unexpected situations.
Scale use and care4.
Do not force the Scale. Use the a.
correct Scale for your application.
The correct Scale will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
Do not use the Scale if the Power b.
Switch (15) does not turn it on and
off. Any equipment that cannot be
controlled with the Power Switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Unplug the Power Cord (17) before c.
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the Scale.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the equip-
ment accidentally.
Store idle equipment out of the d.
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the Scale
or these instructions to operate the equipment. Line powered
and battery powered equipment are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
Maintain the Scale. Check for e.
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect
the Scale’s operation. If damaged,
have the Scale repaired before
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use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained equipment.
Do not exceed the Scale’s maximum 3.
weight capacity of 330 pounds.
Use the Scale in accordance with f.
these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of
the Scale for operations different from
those intended could result in a haz-
ardous situation.
Battery tool use and care5.
Use this Scale only with speci-a.
cally designated Batteries. Use of
any other Battery may create a risk of
injury and re.
Under abusive conditions, liquid b.
may be ejected from the Battery
(16). Avoid contact. If contact ac-
cidentally occurs, ush with water.
If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected
from the Battery may cause irritation
or burns.
Service6.
Have your Scale serviced by a a.
qualied repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the
equipment is maintained.
Specic Safety Warnings
Use in a dry location only. Risk of 4.
electric shock.
Use on a level, solid surface capable 5.
of supporting the weight of the Scale
and its load.
Do not lean load against display.6.
Level the Scale before use.7.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles 8.
during assembly and Battery (18)
replacement.
This Scale is not legal for trade or 9.
postage.
Read this manual before set up and 10.
use of the Scale.
Do not sit or stand on the Scale.11.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare 12.
to begin work before turning on the
Scale.
Do not leave the Scale unattended 13.
when it’s Power Cord (17) is plugged
into an electrical outlet. Turn off the
equipment, and unplug the Power
Cord from its electrical outlet before
leaving.
Maintain labels and nameplates on 1.
the Scale. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
This Scale contains a sealed lead 2.
Battery (16). Do not dispose of an
old Battery in re to avoid explosion
and possible personal injury. Recycle
old batteries according to local solid
waste authority procedures.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out 14.
of reach of children.
People with pacemakers should 15.
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic elds in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked
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